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| Do I need any
technical experience or knowledge?
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The technical break
is aimed at owners who have little practical experience but are willing
to get their hands dirty and learn.
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| What tools or
clothing do I need to bring?
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All tools are
available. We will also give you a pair of overalls which are yours to
take away at the end of the break. We suggest that you bring with you
some old comfortable clothes to wear under the overalls and suitable
footwear, e.g. boots.
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| Will you help with
any specific topic, eg a current problem I have with my car?
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Yes. |
| How intense are the
lessons?
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We aim to offer a
relaxed atmosphere where you can watch and learn and get involved.
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| What's the
accommodation like?
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The accommodation is
at our gite complex in the Charente Maritime. For a more detailed view
of the cottages please visit www.chatenet.co.uk
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| What's included in
"full board"?
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Breakfasts on each
day of the break, a two course lunch each day and a three course evening
meal which includes wine or beer. We can cater for special diets e.g.
vegetarian.
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| If I bring a
non-participating partner, what is there for them to do?
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On site is a
beautiful, heated chlorine free swimming pool which is open all day.
The weather in September or May is usually very warm, 25◦C+. We are
just 8kms from a small market town with the cities of Bordeaux and
Cognac close by. We have a number of bicycles on site which are free to
use. There is an English speaking beauty therapist within
walking distance.
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| Is travel included
in the price?
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No. There are many
budget airlines flying to Bordeaux and Angouleme and we will provide a
free collection service from these locations. SNCF [French National
Railway] also run a service from London to Angouleme. Links to these
are available from our
In Detail page.
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| How do I book?
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Please us the Contact Us page.
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| How can I pay? | We accept UK
cheques, most credit/debit cards and PayPal. |
Do you run a more advanced course? |
We have set dates for September 2011 for our second Advanced course. |
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